National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, established in 1961, stands as India's premier autonomous design institution located in Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Functioning as an Autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, it is recognised by the University Grants Commission and holds the prestigious status of an Institute of National Importance under the National Institute of Design Act, 2014.

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, offers a comprehensive range of design programmes spanning Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels across diverse design disciplines, including Product Design, Communication Design, Textile Design, New Media Design, and several specialised areas. The institute admits students through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), followed by a studio test and personal interview for Undergraduate programmes, whilst Postgraduate admissions are conducted through a separate entrance examination process. With a sprawling campus fostering creativity and innovation, the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, has produced thousands of design professionals who have made significant contributions to industry, education, and entrepreneurship across the globe.